Master's Degrees in Master of Arts in Iceland

Studying Master of Arts

The Master of Arts (M.A., Magister Artium) is the most common Master's degree besides the Master of Science (M.Sc.) and nowadays awarded by most universities in Europe as well as world-wide. In combination with a 3-year or 4-year bachelor programme Master programmes replace old five-year programmes such as the German Magister and Diplom or the Dutch doctorandus. The study duration of a Master of Arts programme differs. There are 1-year as well as 2-year Master programmes offered.

According to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) on average 30 credits each semester have to be achieved. A one-year programme has therefore typically 60 ECTS, a two-year programme 120 ECTS accordingly. The Master of Arts is typically awarded in fields such as languages, history, geography, philosophy, fine arts but also social sciences and has thus an overlap with the Master of Science.

In order to receive a Master of Arts, the completion of a dissertation based on independent research is usually required besides the completion of courses.

Studying in Iceland

Iceland is an island-country in the north of the UK and North-west from Norway. Iceland presented a great development over the past 65 years, growing from one of the poorest and least developed countries in Europe after World War two, into one of the richest, ranking 14th most developed country in the world in 2011.

Below is a selection of the available study options in Iceland. If you're interested in studying in Iceland you can view all 13 Masters programmes. You can also read more about the discipline in general, or about studying in Iceland. Many universities in Iceland offer study programmes taught in English. Before starting a programme, you need to have a basic knowledge of the English language. To test your English language proficiency, schedule a TOEFL® test.

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